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Richard Powers

American novelist
Richard Powers

The Book of Me

Last Updated: January 5, 2014 by semper2013

“If you could see into your future, would you want to? If you could know whether you’re going to contract Alzheimer’s, or if you’re likely to battle cancer or die of heart disease, would you want to? Last summer Richard Powers decided he did and became one of nine people on earth to have his entire genome sequenced. Here, a glimpse into his—and your—future.”  “The Book of Me,” GQ, October 2008.

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